What to Know About Air Source Heat Pumps and Cold Climates
There are several different ways to go about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s become…
Selling All-Electric Homes
Buyers love living in these homes, but to get them there you need to address a few common objections
Should You Consider Hybrid Heating?
As a cost-effective step toward an all-electric future, hybrid heating systems offer real customer benefits
A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
Products provided by sponsors of the Ultimate Zero Energy Now (Z.E.N.) home helped the builder deliver high performance and market appeal
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Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in the home are major comfort factors, and can even be health concerns. Making sure you install a cost-effective HVAC system with a long life is essential for a well-rounded project.
Net Zero
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Comfort Solution
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home took a team approach to conquer aggressive performance and cost goals and deliver optimum indoor comfort.
Construction Quality
7 Deadly Sins: Construction Defects to Avoid, Part II
Home builder best practices for identifying and eliminating construction defects in concrete foundations and slabs, mechanicals, HVAC and fire resistive assemblies, and insulation
Top 100 Products
2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Pro Builder's annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year
Indoor Air Quality
Why Bringing Fresh Air Into a House Is a Big Deal
Good indoor air quality is critical for occupant health, which is why using a ventilation system is key. These nine products help home builders ensure indoor air in the homes they build is clean and fresh
Healthy Homes
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Indoor Air Quality System
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home stretches the boundaries of a fully integrated indoor air quality system to address health concerns
Codes + Standards
Intl. Code Council Eliminates Exception for Duct Leakage Tests
The International Code Council (ICC) passed a proposal to mandate more duct testing in order to reduce duct leakage, conserve energy, and reduce…
Net Zero
Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Role of Trade Partnerships
Two builders discuss why cultivating true trade partners is essential to successfully transitioning your business to building net zero or NZE-ready homes
Healthy Homes
How Does Humidity Control Equipment Create a Healthier Home?
When thinking of ways to design a healthier home, ventilation and filtration are no brainers. Humidity control, however, is often an afterthought…
Can You Filter COVID-19 From Indoor Air?
Builders may be wondering if there is an indoor air filtration system that could whisk the coronavirus out of…
HVAC
Why Compact Duct Layouts for HVAC Make Sense
The approach shown here for HVAC duct layouts is a win-win: It saves money and reduces homeowner complaints about indoor comfort
